Volunteer Advancement Officer

LifeWise Academy•Springfield, OH

10h

About The Position

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered, results-driven, and detail-oriented Advancement Officer to cultivate advancement opportunities and manage a pipeline of donors. This is a part-time position responsible for introducing the concept of LifeWise Academy, communicating its vision and mission to prospective donors, and overseeing a portfolio of donors and prospects. The role involves participating in all steps of the donor pipeline, maintaining donor stewardship records in the CRM system, reporting on major gift progress, developing strategies for donor renewal and upgrades, and participating in fundraising events.

Requirements

A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
Leadership experience in either a professional or volunteer capacity

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fundraising position or other related field

Responsibilities

Serve as a LifeWise ambassador, introducing the concept of LifeWise Academy and cultivating interest
Effectively communicate the vision, mission and priorities of LifeWise to prospective donors
Oversee a portfolio of donors and prospects, meeting with prospects, ambassadors and donors regularly
Participate in each step of the donor pipeline and maintain an organized system for donor stewardship by updating constituent records in the LifeWise customer relationship management system
Provide regular reporting of major gift progress to the program director and leadership board
Develop strategies to renew and upgrade donor gifts
Participate in the planning and execution of the fundraising events and follow up with donors in a timely manner